1973 Map of Gould City

About this map

Gould City serves as the central hub of this upper peninsula landscape during the early 1970s. The settlement pattern is defined by the intersection of local roads and the railroad line, which includes the Swift Siding to the east. Much of the surrounding area is part of the Mackinac State Forest, characterized by a complex network of wetlands, marshes, and numerous small water bodies. The presence of several gravel pits near the town and along the rail corridor suggests the local importance of aggregate extraction for road and track maintenance in this timber-rich region. The map reveals a transition between established homesteads and the expansive, undeveloped forest lands that define the character of Mackinac County.